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THE ORGANIZATION RELIES ON THE BOARD MEMBERS AND EMPLOYEES TO NOTIFY THE ORGANIZATION OF ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST THAT MAY ARISE DURING THEIR TERM AS A BOARD MEMBER OR EMPLOYMENT. 990 REVIEW PROCESS, PART VI - SECTION B - LINE 11 THE COMPLETED 990 AND RESPECTIVE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE REVIEWED BY THE BOARD PRIOR TO SUBMISSION. DETERMINATION OF COMPENSATION, PART VI - SECTION B - LINE 15 COMPENSATION FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S MANAGEMENT TEAM WAS DETERMINED BY the CEO based on MARKET ANALYSIS. Part VI - Section C. Disclosure, Line 19 The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.